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Northside Elementary School

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Northside Elementary School ranks 1500 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1500^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 34% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Northside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Panama City, Florida, serving 561 students in grades PK-5. While the school is part of the Bay District, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools over the past several years, with its highest ranking being 1139 out of 2182 schools in the 2018-2019 school year.

Northside Elementary faces several challenges that contribute to its underperformance compared to nearby schools and the district and state averages. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 35.3% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Northside Elementary's test scores are generally below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math 5-10 percentage points lower than the district and state averages in the 2024-2025 school year. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.72% to 61.97% over the past few years, which is higher than the district and state averages.

Despite the higher per-student spending at Northside Elementary, ranging from $8,819 to $11,078 over the past few years, the school's academic performance remains below the district and state averages. This suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the school's student population. When comparing Northside Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, such as Bay Haven Charter Academy and Lynn Haven Elementary School, it becomes evident that Northside Elementary is underperforming, with significantly higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and lower free and reduced lunch rates.

569

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,170

Per pupil spending ?

51.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2001 Northside Dr
Panama City, FL 32405

(850) 767-1506

District: Bay

Students who attend Northside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jinks Middle School
High:	Bay High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.1%

Hispanic:

20.0%

African American:

17.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 34th percentile in 2014 → 34th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (48% vs 58% meeting standards)

!Science scores 12 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg56%

Florida avg58%

1,500^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From bottom 39% (2016) to bottom 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

16^th of 24Elementary Schools in the Bay

35^th of 67Bay among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	34.8	1500 of 2258	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.7	1468 of 2256	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.1	1771 of 2240	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	44.2	1218 of 2219	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.7	1345 of 2247	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.5	1139 of 2182	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.2	1264 of 2118	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	31.4	1463 of 2112	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.3	1282 of 2087	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	35.7	1365 of 2064	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	52.2	958 of 2029	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.2	875 of 1984	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.5	635 of 1985	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.4	763 of 1919	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	74.6	430 of 1847	76.7%	★★★★☆
2008	76.6	378 of 1789	78.9%	★★★★☆
2007	72.0	487 of 1786	72.7%	★★★★☆
2006	71.8	483 of 1688	71.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math52%-8 vs state

English Language Arts47%-10 vs state

Science43%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)					Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Northside Dr	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1506	569	36	15.8	51.1%	285 (50.1%)	99 (17.4%)	114 (20.0%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	59 (10.4%)	34.8	1500^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.6%		35.7	1468^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.9%	32	52.0	53.0	38.0				58.0	64.0	39.0			43.0					$11,170	$1,188	$9,983
Palm Bay Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1104 Balboa Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 215-0770	321	19	16.8	54.5%	106 (33.0%)	89 (27.7%)	88 (27.4%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (9.0%)	41.6	1303^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	42.3%		51.1	1072^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.5%	231	75.0	58.0	47.0				50.0	61.0	48.0			31.0					$10,818	$1,746	$9,072
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace	Public	PK, KG-5	2010 W 12th St	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4595	55	12	4.5	74.5%	22 (40.0%)	20 (36.4%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (18.2%)	1.4	2245^th of 2258 public elementary schools	0.6%		0.5	2254^th of 2256 public elementary schools	0.1%	9	21.0	15.0	7.0				21.0	8.0	21.0			7.0					$50,135	$6,694	$43,440
University Academy Sabl Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	1980 Discovery Loop	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 481-4410	711	39	18.2	15.3%	559 (78.6%)	48 (6.8%)	46 (6.5%)	21 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	30 (4.2%)	95.2	41^st of 2258 public elementary schools	98.2%		95.4	41^st of 2256 public elementary schools	98.2%		87.0	79.0	85.0	86.0	93.0	86.0	96.0	93.0	95.0	96.0	98.0	85.0	87.0	92.0	100.0	96.0	$16,034	$636	$15,398
Lucille Moore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Michigan Ave	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1428	543	37	14.6	67.8%	142 (26.2%)	158 (29.1%)	192 (35.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.7%)	22.7	1830^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.0%		41.7	1299^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.4%	531	28.0	54.0	31.0				35.0	62.0	41.0			43.0					$12,885	$1,711	$11,174
Oscar Patterson Academy	Public	PK, KG-4	1025 Redwood Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 767-1610	394	26	15.1	71.1%	93 (23.6%)	181 (45.9%)	85 (21.6%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	27 (6.9%)	6.2	2205^th of 2258 public elementary schools	2.3%					(n/a)	20.0	37.0					18.0	41.0									$13,754	$1,935	$11,819
Hiland Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2507 E Baldwin Rd	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4685	684	40	17.1	52.2%	340 (49.7%)	117 (17.1%)	145 (21.2%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	70 (10.2%)	21.5	1858^th of 2258 public elementary schools	17.7%		29.3	1641^st of 2256 public elementary schools	27.3%	217	31.0	54.0	39.0				40.0	49.0	33.0			40.0					$11,663	$1,679	$9,984
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1125 Cherry St	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1480	343	27	12.7	64.1%	137 (39.9%)	126 (36.7%)	46 (13.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (9.0%)	34.7	1508^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.2%		27.2	1706^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.4%	198	54.0	41.0	48.0				58.0	54.0	40.0			49.0					$14,360	$1,498	$12,862
Cedar Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2826 E 15th St	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4550	495	34	14.5	74.7%	156 (31.5%)	163 (32.9%)	90 (18.2%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (15.4%)	10.7	2134^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.5%		4.9	2222^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	1.5%	88	20.0	42.0	36.0				27.0	45.0	26.0			32.0					$16,425	$2,509	$13,916
Bay Haven Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2501 Hawks Landing Blvd	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 248-3500	766	46	16.6	40.2%	485 (63.3%)	84 (11.0%)	105 (13.7%)	28 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	60 (7.8%)	67	716^th of 2258 public elementary schools	68.3%		73	572^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	74.6%	144	73.0	56.0	54.0				87.0	69.0	69.0			52.0					$9,065	$3,683	$5,382

Frequently Asked Questions about Northside Elementary School

How many students attend Northside Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 569 students attended Northside Elementary School.

What district is Northside Elementary School in?

Bay

What is the racial makeup of Northside Elementary School?

Students at Northside Elementary School are 50% White, 20% Hispanic, 17% African American, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Northside Elementary School a good school?

Northside Elementary School ranks 1500^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Northside Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Northside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jinks Middle School
High : Bay High School

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